Paying for University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

	In-State	Out-of-State
2024 Undergraduate Tuition & Fee	$10,020 4.16%	$22,020 2.49%
2024 Graduate Tuition & Fee	$12,266 0.29%	$25,697 0.14%

The 2024 tuition & fees of University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM) are $10,020 for Wisconsin residents and $22,020 for out-of-state students. Its tuition & fees is lower than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $32,640 based on out-of-state tuition rate.

68% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarships and the average aid amount is $6,805. It could cover 30.90% of full tuition amount. After receiving the financial aid, the net price is $18,595 for Wisconsin residents and $30,595 for out-of-state students including tuition, fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs.

UWM's 4-year tuition is $42,032 for Wisconsin residents and $90,356 for out-of-state students, based on current tuition and change rate. The estimated 4-year COA including living costs and personal expenses is $104,569 for Wisconsin residents and $152,893 for out-of-state students.

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Tuition, Fees, Living Costs, and Cost of Attendance (COA)

Undergraduate Program Tuition & Fees

For the academic year 2023-2024, the undergraduate tuition & fees at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee is $10,020 for Wisconsin residents and $22,020 for out-of-state students. It has been risen by 4.16% for Wisconsin residents and increased by 2.49% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. Its in-state undergraduate tuition & fees is lower than the average amount ($12,557) and its out-of-state undergraduate tuition & fees is lower than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $32,640.

The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees of UWM is $10,437 for Wisconsin residents and $22,568 for out-of-state students, a 2.5% increase compared to 2024's rate.

UWM Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
Year	In-State	Out-of-State	On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023	$9,620	$21,485	$14,330
2023-2024	$10,020	$22,020	$14,580
Change % 2023-2024	4.16%	2.49%	1.74%
2024-2025	$10,437	$22,568	$14,834

Graduate Program Tuition & Fees

For graduate programs, the in-state graduate tuition & fees is $12,266 and out-of-state tuition & fees is $25,697. Its in-state graduate tuition & fees is a little bit lower than the average amount ($13,827) and its out-of-state graduate tuition & fees is a little bit lower than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $29,192.

The 2025 estimated tuition & fees at UWM is $12,302 for Wisconsin residents and $25,733 for out-of-state students , a 0.1% increase compared to 2024's rate.

UWM Graduate Tuition & Fees
Year	In-State	Out-of-State	On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023	$12,230	$25,661	$14,330
2023-2024	$12,266	$25,697	$14,580
Change % 2023-2024	0.29%	0.14%	1.74%
2024-2025	$12,302	$25,733	$14,834

Cost Per Credit Hour

The below table describes the cost per credit hour for part-time students and/or full-time students who take additional courses more than regular credit hours at UWM. The undergraduate cost per credit hour is $352 for Wisconsin residents and $852 for out-of-state students. The graduate tuition per credit hour is $669 for Wisconsin residents and $1,508 for out-of-state students.

Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
	Year	In-State	Out-of-State
Undergraduate	2022-2023	$337	$832
	2023-2024	$352	$852
	2024-2025	$368	$872
Graduate	2022-2023	$669	$1,508
	2023-2024	$669	$1,508
	2024-2025	$669	$1,508

Cost of Attendance with Living Costs and Books & Supplies

The living costs including for room, board, transpiration, and other personal expenses is $14,580. The Living costs increased by 1.74% compared to the previous year for both on-campus and off-campus stay.

The UWM's 2024 on-campus COA is $25,400 for state residents and $37,400 for out-of-state students. The off-campus COA is $25,400 for state residents and $37,400 for out-of-state students.

2024 Cost of Attendance (COA) At UWM
	On-Campus	Off Campus
Tuition & Fees (In-State)	$10,020
Tuition & Fees (Out-of-State)	$22,020
Room & Board	$10,980	$10,980
Personal Expenses	$3,600	$3,600
Books & Supplies	$800
COA (In-State)	$25,400	$25,400
COA (Out-of-State)	$37,400	$37,400

Data source: IPEDS (integrated Postsecondary Education Dta System)

Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)

Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.

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4-Years Costs of Attendance

How Much is the tuition for 4 years at UWM?

For the entering class 2024, the estimated tuition for 4 years at UWM is $42,032 for Wisconsin residents and $90,356 for out-of-state students.

Since the tuition & fees at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee have risen very slightly (very lower than national average) over the last 4 years, the actual costs may differ from the estimation based on the school or University system's new tuition policy.

The estimation excludes the book, supplies, and living costs before receiving any financial aid. See the other tabs for estimating 4-year total costs of attendance and after financial aid. The next table shows the estimated 4-years tuition & fees for the next 5 admission years. The estimation is based on 4-years changes in tuition & fees at the school.

UWM 4 Years Tuition & Fees Estimates
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$10,212	$10,407	$10,606	$10,808	$42,032
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$22,245	$22,473	$22,703	$22,935	$90,356
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$10,407	$10,606	$10,808	$11,015	$42,835
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$22,473	$22,703	$22,935	$23,170	$91,280
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$10,606	$10,808	$11,015	$11,225	$43,654
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$22,703	$22,935	$23,170	$23,407	$92,214
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$10,808	$11,015	$11,225	$11,440	$44,488
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$22,935	$23,170	$23,407	$23,646	$93,157
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$11,015	$11,225	$11,440	$11,658	$45,338
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$23,170	$23,407	$23,646	$23,888	$94,110

COA including Books, Living Costs and Personal Expenses

The table shows the 4-years estimation of total costs of attendance (COA). It includes the tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, room & board charges, and other living expenses.

For the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated 4-years COA is $104,569 for Wisconsin residents and $152,893 for out-of-state students.

UWM 4 Years COA
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$25,693	$25,989	$26,291	$26,596	$104,569
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$37,726	$38,056	$38,388	$38,723	$152,893
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$25,989	$26,291	$26,596	$26,907	$105,783
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$38,056	$38,388	$38,723	$39,062	$154,228
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$26,291	$26,596	$26,907	$27,222	$107,016
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$38,388	$38,723	$39,062	$39,403	$155,576
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$26,596	$26,907	$27,222	$27,542	$108,267
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$38,723	$39,062	$39,403	$39,748	$156,936
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$26,907	$27,222	$27,542	$27,866	$109,537
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$39,062	$39,403	$39,748	$40,096	$158,308

Actual COA after Receiving Financial Aid

Last year, 68% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarship aid. It includes any financial aid from the federal government, state, local, institute, and other sources known by the institution. It excludes federal/private student loans.

After receiving the financial aid, the net price for 4 years of attending the school is $77,349 for Wisconsin residents and $125,673 for out-of-state students.

UWM 4 Years COA after Receiving Financial Aid
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$18,888	$19,184	$19,486	$19,791	$77,349
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$30,921	$31,251	$31,583	$31,918	$125,673
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$19,184	$19,486	$19,791	$20,102	$78,563
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$31,251	$31,583	$31,918	$32,257	$127,008
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$19,486	$19,791	$20,102	$20,417	$79,796
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$31,583	$31,918	$32,257	$32,598	$128,356
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$19,791	$20,102	$20,417	$20,737	$81,047
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$31,918	$32,257	$32,598	$32,943	$129,716
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$20,102	$20,417	$20,737	$21,061	$82,317
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$32,257	$32,598	$32,943	$33,291	$131,088

	In-State	Out-of-State
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee	$10,020	$22,020
Cleveland State University	$12,613	$17,973
Youngstown State University	$9,757	$10,117
University of Illinois Chicago	$15,816	$31,505
Northern Kentucky University	$10,896	$21,480
University of Detroit Mercy	$32,300